The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and Prohibition Productions proudly present our third annual epic battle of the big bands and swing dance on the flight deck of the historic aircraft carrier Intrepid. May 26th is also International Lindy Hop Day - Frankie Manning's birthday!!

This highly anticipated one-night-only annual special event is also an official part of Fleet Week 2018 and sells out every year! We celebrate the music, dancing, and style of the Swing Era featuring three of NYC's best big bands playing on the flightdeck on a giant fifty foot stage; plus a barbershop quartet, 1940’s-style photo booth, a vintage fashion contest, swing dance performances, dance contests, free beginner swing dance lessons, our lovely pinup gals, vendors on the front of the flight deck, and you’ll find even more live music & dancing below deck when you explore the museum!

The spectacular lineup has over 80 performers, with live music and dancing all night, plus a 3,200 square foot wood dance floor on the flight deck (60% larger then last year) and 1,000sq ft wood dance floor on the hanger deck. 'Follow the Fleet’ with Navy-inspired outfits... vintage clothes and dance shoes are encouraged. The two years not only completely sold out, but were considered the best events of the year!

DANCE CONTESTSCompete for lindy hop glory on International Lindy Hop Day in one of TWO dance competitions at the Intrepid Battle of the Bands. This year, we are hosting a Lindy Hop strictly, and a *NEW* Solo Jazz competition. Prizes include cash, trophies, and guest performance at Midsummer Night Swing! [click here for details]

BAR & FOODRose, Prosecco, White Wine, Red Wine, Cider, and beer will be available for tastings on the flight deck and hanger deck with drink tickets that can purchased for $7ea / cards only. Snacks & water will also be available for purchase at a concession stand on flight deck.

COAT CHECKthere will be a coat/bag check on hanger deck, and is $4 per person (can be multiple items). Please no dancer piles as security needs to keep floors clear and will require large bags to be checked.

DETAILS

Check-in at the box office starts at 7:15pm for General Admission and at 7:00pm for VIP. The ship opens at 8:00pm.

EARLY CHECK-IN & BOARDINGArrive between 7:00pm and 8:00pm for early checkin and enjoy live music by the Madhattan Quartet on the pier, explore the new exhibition "A View from the Deep: The Submarine Growler & the Cold War," and get complimentary non-alcoholic refreshments (while supplies last) before boarding the ship! Then at 8pm the Intrepid opens, and you can quickly board the ship from the pier!

TICKETS

Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. Tickets are nonrefundable, and the event will take place rain or shine! (In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on the hangar deck). Check-in at the box office starts at 7:15pm for General Admission and at 7:00pm for VIP. The ship opens at 8:00pm.

GENERAL ADMISSION: $59 Week of / at Door(on sale now or at the door)$49 Advanced (sold out)$39 Early Bird (sold out)includes - Access to all areas of hangar deck and flight deck of the ship (except VIP area); and Swing dance lesson. Early check-in at the box office starts at 7:15pm for General Admission.

VIP TICKETS:$105 Week of / at Door (on sale now or at the door)$95 Advanced (sold out)$85 Early Bird(sold out)includes - Dedicated VIP only checkin area at the door on the 2nd fl of Museum’s Welcome Center (via the pedestrian bridge across 12th Ave); VIP-only early check-in starting at 7:00pm (The ship opens at 8:00pm); VIP-only guided tasting hosted by our liquor sponsors from 8:30pm–9:30pm; VIP-only 30-min guided tours of the ship btw 8:30pm–11:00pm; VIP-only reserved seating and tables in a roped-off area on flight deck.

DRINK TICKET ADD-ON:Add one drink voucher to your admission ticket now for $6. Additional drink vouchers will be available for purchase at the event for $7 (cards only). Drink voucher good for one beer, wine, bubbly or cider. Must be 21+ to redeem. All tickets are nonrefundable.